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Maha governor acted faster than Rafale after BJP met him: Raut

Maha governor acted faster than Rafale after BJP met him: Raut

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday termed the Maharashtra governor's order asking the Uddhav Thackeray-led government to prove its majority in the assembly as "unlawful", saying that the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the disqualification of 16 rebel MLAs.

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM on May 23

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM on May 23

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah on Saturday invited Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to form the government after she apprised him of her election as leader of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam Legislature Party.

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy visited some inundated areas in their respective territories.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

NCP decides to reassign Nawab Malik's portfolios

NCP decides to reassign Nawab Malik's portfolios

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

With this decision, Malik will be left with no portfolio in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

JK governor swearing in on June 4

JK governor swearing in on June 4

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

KCR invited to form govt in Telangana, to take oath on June 2

KCR invited to form govt in Telangana, to take oath on June 2

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan on Thursday invited Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao to form government in the new state, which would come into existence as the 29th state of India on June 2.

Governor is anti-communist propagandist: Pinarayi hits back

Governor is anti-communist propagandist: Pinarayi hits back

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Khan, the anti-Communist propagandist of the day, should understand that the Communists were subjected to suppression before it came to power in the state through ballot in 1957, Vijayan said at a party programme.

Manjhi's exit was good riddance, he was BJP spy: Nitish

Manjhi's exit was good riddance, he was BJP spy: Nitish

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

"He (Manjhi) was in constant touch with BJP leaders. He recently met several BJP leaders... He wanted to be part of the June 23 meeting of opposition leaders... but I had apprehensions that he might leak issues/matters that will be discussed on June 23.

Amarnath yatra cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Amarnath yatra cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The 42-day-long annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine was scheduled to commence on June 23.

Kerala Governor, whose Air India flight left without him, lodges complaint

Kerala Governor, whose Air India flight left without him, lodges complaint

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Kerala Governor Justice P Sathasivam has lodged a complaint with the Civil Aviation Ministry seeking an inquiry into the circumstances leading to his missing an Air India flight from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill to ban online gambling again

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill to ban online gambling again

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday once again unanimously adopted the bill to ban online gambling, weeks after state Governor R N Ravi had returned it to the government for its reconsideration.

Thaawarchand Gehlot takes oath as 19th Governor of Karnataka

Thaawarchand Gehlot takes oath as 19th Governor of Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday took oath as the 19th Governor of Karnataka succeeding Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala.

Governor duty-bound to okay online rummy ban bill if...: TN minister

Governor duty-bound to okay online rummy ban bill if...: TN minister

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Madras high court had said in its 2021 judgment that a new law to ban online gambling may be enacted by the government and this made it clear that the state legislature is competent to pass a Bill to ban online rummy, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy said in Chennai on Thursday.

Jharkhand guv encouraging horse-trading by delaying ruling on Soren: UPA

Jharkhand guv encouraging horse-trading by delaying ruling on Soren: UPA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Stating that the ruling coalition is ready to face any situation, Congress leader and minister Banna Gupta requested the governor to clear the confusion.

Kangana leaves Mumbai, says PoK analogy 'bang on'

Kangana leaves Mumbai, says PoK analogy 'bang on'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'With a heavy heart leaving Mumbai, the way I was terrorised all these days constant attacks and abuses hurled at me attempts to break my house after my work place, alert security with lethal weapons around me, must say my analogy about POK was bang on (sic),' Ranaut wrote on Twitter.

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, hours after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party in the state.

Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, ready for probe; Shivakumar backs him

Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, ready for probe; Shivakumar backs him

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he will not hesitate from facing investigation in a site allotment issue but added that he would consult legal experts to find out whether such a probe is allowed under law.

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Three personnel, including two of major-rank and one naib subedar, have been conferred the Kirti Chakra, the ministry said.

Don't want to start off with threats, court cases: Omar

Don't want to start off with threats, court cases: Omar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Asked if the party would approach the court for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, the NC leader said, "I do not want to get into that right now."

Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Ending a busy day of electioneering for the Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka after back-to-back rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a mega roadshow in north Bengaluru on Saturday drawing an enormous response from a huge crowd.

Lone woman among 10 ministers to be inducted in Punjab cabinet on Saturday

Lone woman among 10 ministers to be inducted in Punjab cabinet on Saturday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of the Mann's cabinet will be held at Punjab Raj Bhawan at 11 am, officials said.

Subdued I-Day in Himachal as state mourns rain deaths

Subdued I-Day in Himachal as state mourns rain deaths

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The 77th Independence Day on Tuesday was a low-key affair in Himachal Pradesh with the traditional cultural programmes missing from official and district-level functions as the state mourns the deaths and destruction caused by incessant rains.

Goa Congress MLAs meet governor, stake claim to form govt

Goa Congress MLAs meet governor, stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The opposition party had earlier written to Sinha, staking claim to form the government on Friday and then again on Sunday.

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russia is keen to strengthen economic ties with India.

Action will be taken against Ajit: Sharad Pawar

Action will be taken against Ajit: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While addressing a joint press conference with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, NCP chief Sharad Pawar paraded 3 MLAs to display that all are with him.

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Airline apologises to Karnataka governor, derosters airport manager

Airline apologises to Karnataka governor, derosters airport manager

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Budget airline AIX Connect has removed its manager from duty at Bengaluru airport following the incident of a flight taking off without Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot last week, a source said on Monday.

Telangana to celebrate 10th formation day over 21 days

Telangana to celebrate 10th formation day over 21 days

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Telangana on the 10th State Formation Day while state Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy separately hoisted the national flag on the occasion here on Friday.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

I am not a rubber stamp or their yes man: Kerala guv on withholding bills

I am not a rubber stamp or their yes man: Kerala guv on withholding bills

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Khan said when any ordinance or Bill comes before him, he applies his mind to ascertain whether it is constitutionally and legally sound.

Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The incident occurred at around 5.30 AM today when the car she was travelling in hit a metal crash barrier on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) resulting in her death, police said.

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'We don't have any agenda in that, there will be no discrimination against anyone. Constitution will be Gita in that'

Are Modi, Shah Planning Operation Bihar?

Are Modi, Shah Planning Operation Bihar?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress government will face a confidence vote in the Bihar assembly on Wednesday, August 24, next, and it is quite likely that the BJP will do all it can to defeat the trust vote.

Major blow to Opposition unity as BJP resurges in Maharashtra

Major blow to Opposition unity as BJP resurges in Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The unexpected split in the Nationalist Congress Party set off a mini earthquake in not only Maharashtra politics but also sent aftershocks at a national level.

Amid Maha drama, BJP MP meets Sharad Pawar

Amid Maha drama, BJP MP meets Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

NCP MLA Anil Patil has expressed faith in the leadership of Sharad Pawar, indicating his return to the party fold.

Arunachal governor to challenge stay on early assembly session

Arunachal governor to challenge stay on early assembly session

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

On Thursday, the MLAs met at a local hotel to adopt a motion of 'no-confidence' against the chief minister and elect another dissident Congress MLA, Khaliko Pul, in his place.

Attack on Allu Arjun's house: All 6 granted bail; security stepped up

Attack on Allu Arjun's house: All 6 granted bail; security stepped up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

A Hyderabad court granted bail to six people who were arrested for vandalizing the residence of Telugu actor Allu Arjun. The incident sparked a political slugfest with the BJP and the BRS criticizing the Congress government. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun has been issued a notice to appear before police on Tuesday as part of the ongoing probe into a stampede during the screening of 'Pushpa-2'. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, when the six people, claiming to be members of the Osmania University - Joint Action Committee (OU-JAC), damaged flower pots and threw tomatoes at Arjun's residence. They were arrested by police and produced before a local court, which granted them bail on Monday. The incident has been condemned by politicians from various parties, with some alleging a Congress conspiracy.

'Deranged man': Kerala CM lashes out at Governor Khan

'Deranged man': Kerala CM lashes out at Governor Khan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for calling a group of protesting Students' Federation of India (SFI) members 'criminals' and said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government has 'let loose such a deranged man'.